NUR 3118 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Gamete, Fontanelle, Gravidity And Parity
3 Nov 2017
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Leading causes of death in females heart disease, breast cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer. Routine screenings, immunizations, diet, physical activity, cigarettes, alcohol. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest; pain/discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck, jaw and/or stomach; sob; nausea; lightheadedness; sweating. Sudden onset of numbness/weakness in the face, arm, and/or leg; sudden trouble seeing out of one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance/coordination; severe headache with no known cause. Overview of female & male reproductive systems. Emergency contraceptives (not to be used as regular form of birth control) Thermal: temp rises w/ ovulation; safe to have sex 3 days after increased temp. Diaphragm: needs to be fitted by provider; fits over cervix; 12% failure rate. Cervical cap: 9. 5% failure rate if never pregnant. Sponge: 12% failure rate if never pregnant; one time use. How they work: inhibit ovulation, alter cervical mucus, & alter endometrial lining.
